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‘It's a crazy feeling': Tom Kim avoids career-altering military service with gold at Asian Games

Tom Kim secured an individual gold medal at the Asian Games by shooting a final-round six-under 64, successfully dodging a mandatory stint in the South Korean military. The victory allows the 24-year-old athlete to bypass a two-year service requirement that could have significantly disrupted his professional golf career.

Kim managed a three-stroke victory over competitors Higa Kazuki, Ding Wenyi, and Sadom Kaewkanjana after posting an 18-under total score.

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